Wow House: Historic Colonial Is An East Side Jewel

EAST SIDE OF PROV, RI — Providence was once known as the jewelry capital of the world. This Colonial, built between 1898 and 1901 for a jewelry manufacturing magnate, this house has architectural details and updated systems.

• Address: 278 Olney St, East Side of Prov, Rhode Island
• Price: $1,295,000
• Square Feet: 3912
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 3 Baths
• Built: 1901
• Features: Architectural details abound! Gorgeous finishes combine with meticulous renovations in spacious sunfilled rooms allowing for today's living style in surroundings embodying the quality and grandeur of an earlier era. Built between 1898 and 1901 for a jewelry manufacturing magnate this turn of the century home has updated systems, recent roof(s), 7 zones of heating. The dramatic master suite features a glassed in porch/sitting room with a mosaic tile floor and working fountain. The truly spa like bath features radiant heat and a luxurious shower with 6 settings. The cook's kitchen has custom cabinetry designed to replicate the original quarter sawn oak in the adjoining butler's pantry. A great space to work in, the kitchen is open to the dining/family room area which has direct access to a rear deck overlooking the large yard and providing easy access from the parking/garage into the house. Enter into the carriage house to find a fully renovated three story townhouse with 2 beds, 2 baths, studio/den, open kitchen/living area and loft/office. Legally zoned (282 Olney MLS # 1172042) - use it yourself or rent it out. Altogether this is a special property!

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